Slumping Phillies open another series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com A struggling offense has been the primary reason for the Phillies (3-6) current four-game losing streak. There aren't many bright spots in the lineup and it has shown as the Mets dominated a three-game series sweep earlier this week. The Phillies next series comes in Washington as they meet the […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Apr 2015
Game 4 Preview: Williams debuts as Phillies open series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com As the starting pitchers have gone, so have the Phillies (1-2). David Buchanan joined Cole Hamels on Thursday night in first-start struggles, allowing six runs in the third inning allowing the Boston Red Sox to claim the series. Jerome Williams makes his first impression on the 2015 season Friday night. […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Apr 2015
Two sides to Papelbon’s relationship with Phillies fans

Jonathan Papelbon is six saves away from the Phillies all-time record after completing a four-out save on Wednesday. (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) Jonathan Papelbon did it again on Wednesday. The outspoken Phillies closer opened his mouth and delivered another sound byte that will only continue to hurt his relationship with Phillies fans. With his former team, the Boston […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  09 Apr 2015
Game 20 Preview: Quest for .500 continues with Burnett on mound

Cliff Lee led the Phillies to a series opening win in Los Angeles to help even up the road trip and get the Phils off on the right foot in their new series. Once again, the Phillies (9-10) have a chance to reach that elusive .500 mark. The Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8) look to bounce back from a tough […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Apr 2014
Game 3 Preview: Kendrick looks to give Phillies series win

Kyle Kendrick makes his 2014 debut in the Phillies series finale against the Texas Rangers. (Photo by Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) The Phillies chance to claim an early series vanished at the hands of the bullpen on Tuesday night. Wednesday night's game becomes the swing game. The Phillies (1-1) may have a bitter taste of defeat in […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Apr 2014
First Priority For Phillies Prospect: Move Across The Diamond

Last season, Phillies third base prospect Maikel Franco played some games down the stretch at first base for the Reading Phillies.  However, Franco kept his third baseman's mitt and played third base in the winter league.   Despite there being much value in a right-handed third baseman, the Phillies apparently are moving Franco to first […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  16 Jan 2014
Phillies Top Prospect Maikel Franco Switches Positions

Just a day after hitting his 29th home run for AA Reading, the Phillies' top offensive prospect is switching positions, at least for now, reports Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer.   Franco will likely spend the rest of Reading's season at first base.   The Reading Fightin Phils' season ends on Labor Day. So […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  24 Aug 2013
Sinister Lineup Will Be Problematic For Phillies In 2014

Ben Revere is young and talented…but may have to go The Phillies have a problem… a left-handed problem. The word "sinister" may be the best word to describe the Phillies lineup for next year.  No, there's nothing evil about it (definition 1), but I would say that dictionary.com's point three and point four explain the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  11 Aug 2013
Amaro Admits Howard “Not Doing the Job;” Phillies May Be Forced to Sell

Image Credit: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia On April 26, 2010 the Philadelphia Phillies officially signed their first baseman and cleanup hitter to a mammoth five-year, $125 million contract extension, more than a full season before his previous contract expired.  Roughly three years and some change later, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.—whose name is signed all over […]

Greg Pinto  •  05 Jul 2013